Mon Apr 14 10:21:07 UTC 2025: ## Supreme Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Government’s Authority, Trade Tensions Escalate, and 26/11 Accused Extradited

**Chennai, India/Washington D.C., USA – April 14, 2025** – The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, April 8th, upholding the rights of state governments against gubernatorial overreach. A two-judge bench approved 10 bills previously withheld by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, establishing a 90-day limit for gubernatorial action on state assembly bills. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and PMK founder Dr. S. Ramadoss celebrated the decision as a victory for state autonomy.

Meanwhile, escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and its trade partners continue to roil global markets. Canada implemented 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports on April 9th, mirroring President Trump’s earlier tariffs on auto parts. This move, along with similar actions by other countries, is expected to significantly increase costs for U.S. automakers, potentially adding $108 billion to their expenses, according to a Center for Automotive Research study.

The fallout from President Trump’s trade war is evident in global markets. Asian shares plummeted on April 11th following a reversal in U.S. stock gains. The Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell by 4.7%, while the yen strengthened against the dollar. China announced further countermeasures, adding to the uncertainty. Concerns over a potential recession and further retaliatory actions are growing among global leaders.

On a separate note, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, was extradited from the U.S. and arrived in India on April 10th. He was remanded to 18 days of NIA custody after appearing in court on April 11th. Rana, a close associate of David Coleman Headley, is accused of conspiring in the attacks with members of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami.

Finally, the results of the 2nd PUC exam-1 in Karnataka were announced, revealing a significant drop in the pass percentage (69.16%) compared to the previous year (81.15%). The decrease is attributed to new examination reforms, including AI-powered surveillance to deter malpractice. A total of 6,37,805 students sat for the exam, with 4,68,439 passing. Separate discussions are ongoing regarding the US-Iran nuclear talks in Muscat.

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